Pre-Forum Event

Accelerating Offshore Wind in the Philippines: Policy, Innovation and Supply Chain Readiness

Monday, 8 June 2026 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (GMT+8) Multifunction Halls 1–3 Organized by Norwegian Embassy in Manila, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP), Department of Energy (DOE), and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

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Overview

This high-level conference will bring together leaders from government, industry, finance, and the international offshore wind community to explore how the Philippines is accelerating the development of its offshore wind sector and how it fits into the regional perspective.

As a pre-event to the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2026, this timely gathering will highlight the offshore wind potential and the concrete steps being taken to unlock investment, accelerate project development, and build a competitive supply chain. Through keynote presentations, developer perspectives, and expert discussions, participants will gain practical insights and a clearer understanding of how a competitive and resilient Philippine offshore wind industry can be realized. The growing Norway–Philippines partnership in offshore wind will also be highlighted through a focus on technology and solutions from Norwegian companies that can support the Philippines with world-class offshore expertise.

The programme will also highlight Norway's expertise in floating solar and its relevance for the Philippines and beyond.

The event offers a valuable platform to engage with decision-makers, explore partnership opportunities, and exchange experiences relevant to one of Asia's most promising emerging offshore wind markets.

Agenda

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Registration & Networking Lunch

Moderator: Atty. Jose M. Layug, Jr.
12:30 – 12:45 p.m.

Opening Remarks

Moderator: Atty. Richie Ramos-Pilares

Geir Michalsen, Deputy Head of Mission, Royal Norwegian Embassy

Pradeep Tharakan, Director for Energy Transition, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Janice Cheong, Head of Policy, GWEC – Global Wind Energy Council & Policy Advisor, GOWA – Global Offshore Wind Alliance
12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

Philippines Offshore Wind Outlook

Mylene Capongcol, Undersecretary, Department of Energy (DOE)

Moderator: Atty. Richie Ramos-Pilares
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.

SE Asia and the Philippines Offshore Wind Development in a Global Context

Nina Melkonyan, Policy Officer, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

Moderator: Atty. Richie Ramos-Pilares
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.

Are We Prepared? Grid & System, Ports & Logistics — Dialogue Session

Moderator: Atty. Richie Ramos-Pilares

Mark Jon S. Palomar, Assistant General Manager, Office of the Assistant General Manager for Operations, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

Jomel R. Cristobal, Manager, Project Review and Monitoring Division, National Transmission Corporation

Theo Sunico, Director – Regulatory & Markets, Triconti ECC Renewables Corporation
2:00 – 2:10 p.m.

Lessons from Installations & Logistics in Offshore Wind

Philipp Wieland, Head of Commercial APAC, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier

Moderator: Atty. Richie Ramos-Pilares
2:10 – 2:25 p.m.

ASEAN Materials and Wind Supply Chain Study — The Case of the Philippines

Annika Seiler, Principal Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Moderator: Atty. Richie Ramos-Pilares
2:25 – 2:35 p.m.

Standards, Certification and Technical Assurance in Offshore Wind

Mark Richmond, Area Manager, DNV

Moderator: Atty. Richie Ramos-Pilares
2:35 – 3:00 p.m.

Coffee Break
3:00 – 3:10 p.m.

Norwegian Offshore Wind Ecosystem and Supply Chain

Jon Dugstad, Director Renewables, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)
3:10 – 3:25 p.m.

Supply Chain Development in the Philippines

Francis Peñaflor, Acting Director, Resource-Based Industries Service, Board of Investments (BOI)
3:25 – 3:40 p.m.

Getting It Right Subsea

Laith Tapper, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI)

Mark Sweeney, Commercial Manager, Reach Subsea
3:40 – 4:00 p.m.

Innovative Solutions for Offshore Wind and Solar Derived from North Sea Expertise

Jørn Haugvaldstad, CEO, JEC

Martinius Kostveit Hars, Commercial Manager, Fred. Olsen 1848

Irene Maxine A. Imperial, Business Development and Regional Proposal Manager, DNV
4:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Safety in Offshore Wind

Paul Richard Santiago, International Business Developer, Hilti Asia Pacific

Heewook Hwang, Sales Team Manager, Glamox
4:15 – 4:50 p.m.

Developing a Philippine Offshore Wind Industry (Panel Discussion)

Panelists
Moderator: Jon Dugstad, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)

Poch Ambrosio, President, Wind Energy Developers Association of the Philippines

Francis Peñaflor, Acting Director, Resource-Based Industries Service, Board of Investments (BOI)

Julian Clarke, Regional Cooperation Integration Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Gregory Scopelitis, Offshore Wind Advisor, IFC – World Bank Group

Yuichiro Yoi, Principal Investment Specialist, Private Sector Operations Department, Asian Development Bank
4:50 – 5:05 p.m.

Developers Outlook

Rune Damgaard, CEO, Offshore Wind, Philippines, Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP)
5:05 – 5:15 p.m.

Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways & Next Steps

Atty. Richie Ramos-Pilares

Jon Dugstad, Director Renewables, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)
5:15 p.m.

Networking Reception